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QJEEM09Ch7d34: JEE Main 2009 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM09Ch7d34 Solution: Which of the following pairs represents linkage isomers ?

Which of the following pairs represents linkage isomers ?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A [Pd (P Ph3)2 (NCS)2] and [Pd (P Ph3)2 (SCN)2]
  • B [Co(NH3)5 NO3]SO4 and [Co(NH3)5 SO4]NO3
  • C [Pt Cl2(NH3)4] Br2 and [Pt Br2(NH3)4] Cl2
  • D [Cu (NH3)4] [Pt Cl4] and [Pt (NH3)4] [CuCl4]

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

The SCN− ion can coordinate through S or N atom giving rise to linkage isomerism

M←SCN thiocyanto

M←NCS isothiocyanato.

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